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Marathon MFF122*

Top Freezer · 12.1

ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Summary

The Marathon MFF122* is a top freezer with 12.1 capacity that uses 315 kWh per year, costing approximately $50.40annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $504.00 in energy costs alone. It uses 10% less energy than the federal minimum standard, earning ENERGY STAR's "Most Efficient" designation — the top tier of certified products. It meets ENERGY STAR certification but isn't among the top performers.

Ranked #1810 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $11.60 less per year than the category average of $62. At 23.4" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$50.40
per year to run
60
efficiency score /100
$504.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #1810 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$50.40 vs avg $62
$11.60/yr cheaper
Energy Use
315 kWh vs avg 385
70 kWh less
Efficiency Score
60 vs avg 63
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use315 kWh/year
Federal Standard351 kWh/year
Better Than Standard10%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$50.40
Monthly Cost (estimated)$4.20
Capacity12.1
Width23.4"
Height59.8"
BrandMarathon
TypeTop Freezer
Date Certified2019-12-31

Running Cost Breakdown

Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):

Monthly
$4.20
1 Year
$50.40
5 Years
$252.00
10 Years
$504.00

Actual costs vary by location. States like Hawaii ($0.43/kWh) pay significantly more while Idaho ($0.11/kWh) pays less. Use our energy calculator to estimate costs at your local rate.

What This Means for You

The Marathon MFF122* is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $50.40/year, you'll save approximately $116.00 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

Its efficiency score is moderate — solid but not top-tier. It balances upfront cost with reasonable energy savings.

Energy costs are just one factor in choosing a refrigerator. Consider the purchase price, features, reliability, and how the total cost of ownership (purchase price + energy costs over its expected lifespan) compares to alternatives.

Energy cost estimated at $0.16/kWh (US national average). Your actual cost depends on your local electricity rate and usage patterns. Data from ENERGY STAR certified product database.